JAKARTA - The Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) of the Ministry of Public Works (PU) said that the Palembang-Betung Toll Road is ready to be opened functionally, alias without tariffs during the 2026 Lebaran homecoming.
Citing information shared by the BPJT management on its official Instagram account @pupr_bpjt, Tuesday, February 24, in order to support community mobility during the Idulfitri period 1447 Hijriah, the Palembang-Betung Toll Road along approximately 53.2 kilometers for Route A and Route B (two directions) will be operated functionally without tariffs.
"The Lebaran functional line starts from KM 42+500 to KM 95+700 Line A & Line B. The functional line includes Sections 1 to 4," explained BPJT.
In detail, the toll road has five sections. Among others, Section 1 Segment Kramasan-Gandus with a progress of 92 percent, Section 2 Segment Gandus-Sungai Rengas which has the same progress as Section 1.
Then, Section 3 of the Rengas River - Pulo Rimo Segment and Section 4 of the Pulo Rimo - Pangkalan Balai Segment with the same construction progress, namely 90 percent. For Section 5 of the Pangkalan Balai - Betung Segment, the progress has now reached 47 percent.
The entry and exit lanes on the Palembang-Betung Toll Road are regulated as follows:
1) Entrance lane
a) Palembang-Betung (Line A) From Lampung/Palembang enter through the Temporary Barrier Gate at KM 41+700; Other access is the Musi Landas Junction (SS) at KM 65+000. b) Betung-Palembang (Line B) Enter via the Pulau Rimau Provincial Road at KM 95+700; Other access is the Musi Landas Junction (SS) at KM 65+000.
2. Exit lane
a) Palembang-Betung (Route A) Exit via SS Musi Landas KM 65+000; Exit via Provincial Road of Pulau Rimau at KM 95+700. b) Betung-Palembang (Route B) Exit via SS Musi Landas KM 65+000; Exit via Temporary Barrier Gate at KM 41+700. "The operational scheme of the functional lane will be implemented at the discretion of the police," he explained.
As a form of support for smooth operations, PT Hutama Karya (Persero) as the toll road manager has prepared three aspects. First, the Temporary Barrier Gate at. 41+700 as a tapping point for e-toll card users. Second, Rest and Service (TIP) or rest area at KM 71+000 Route A and B.
Third, Hutama Karya has prepared operational vehicle units and standby personnel to support the smooth running of the toll road.
Users are also urged to always be careful, comply with the applicable traffic regulations, follow the instructions of officers in the field, prepare e-toll cards and monitor official information so that travel remains safe and smooth when crossing functional toll roads.
"The operation of this functional section supports the smoothness and safety of the homecoming and return flow journey for Lebaran 2026," he added.
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